The Legend of King Arthur

Idylls of the King
Set alongside Gustave Doré's illustrations of towering cliffs, castles and enchanted forests, episodes from Tennyson's verse retelling of the King Arthur legends follow the rise and fall of Camelot, the illicit passion of Lancelot and Guinevere and the Last Battle. The pairing is the work of Tennyson specialist Valerie Purton.

A stunning edition of Tennyson's epic adaptation with a gold-embossed cover, printed edges and beautiful endpapers.

Tennyson's epic retelling of the legends of King Arthur is full of timeless magic. Covering the rise and fall of Camelot and the exploits of the knights of the Round Table, his verse captures all the mythical grandeur of these enduring tales, from the illicit passion of Lancelot and Guinevere and the confusion of the Last Battle, to the heroism of King Arthur himself, the legendary founder of England.

In this handsome collector's edition, Tennyson specialist Valerie Purton has set episodes from the poem alongside the exquisite illustrations of Gustave Doré, who creates in them a world of towering cliffs, magnificent castles and enchanted forests.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning large-format hardback editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and classic illustrations throughout.

Contributor: Valerie Purton (Introduction by)

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